Agios Ioannis beach
Located in the southeastern part of Thessaly on the Pelion Peninsula next to the village of the same name. It received its name in honor of the ancient Church of St. John the Baptist, located nearby. The best beaches of the country are concentrated in this part of ancient Hellas, almost all of them are marked with the Blue Flag. Agios Ioannis is the longest and most well-maintained in the prefecture of Magnesia, tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world visit it annually.
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Beach description
Agios Ioannis is a nearly kilometre-long shoreline covered with white and grey sand mixed with fine pebbles. The entry into the water is gradual, and at the bottom there is also a nice pebble of the size of pearl barley. The sea is usually calm, crystal clear and of marvelous turquoise color, but sometimes there are winds that catch up with even and beautiful waves. The beach is equipped with deck chairs and umbrellas, showers, locker rooms and bathrooms. A tiled promenade decorated with bizarre lanterns stretches along the entire shore, there is also a bike lane. On the beach there is enough space for active games, there is room to sunbathe on your towels.
Here you can ride water attractions, and there are special playgrounds, slides and trampolines for children. For those who love active recreation, it is possible to rent a yacht, sailboat or motorboat to explore the scenic surroundings from the sea and visit the Poseidon Cave located nearby.
You can also take a kayak or canoe trip, or go standup paddleboarding, which is popular now.
When is the best time to go?
Greece - a country with a long length from north to south, so the recommendations will vary depending on the place where you are going. The holiday season begins in May and reaches a peak in July-August: there are too many tourists, and the temperature on the southern islands reaches 40 degrees, which may still not play a role on the beach, but certainly not suitable for sightseeing. So the best time to relax in Greece is the end of spring-beginning of summer or September-October.
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Infrastructure
On the promenade are located many cafes, bars and restaurants for any taste and budget. One of the most popular establishments is the Poseidon tavern, where you can taste dishes of fresh fish caught by the owner himself.
After satisfying your hunger and having a rest, you should take a walk to a small fishing harbor located nearby, as well as visit the beaches of Papa Nero and Plaka, located in the neighborhood.
A hotel right on the beach is Anesis Hotel. It is located at the foot of Mount Pelion in a quiet and peaceful place, away from noisy bars and discos. Tourists especially appreciate it for its location, because there is an opportunity to take a walk in the neighboring forest, ride a horse and shoot archery at a nearby farm.
Katerina Apartments is a popular guest house, that attracts tourists by its closeness to the sea and attentive attitude of Yekaterina hostess. Legends emerge about the hospitality of this woman, and guests who have visited her hotel at least once will invariably return here again. Each room has a kitchenette, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV. An additional bonus from the hostess is free fresh-baked cakes made by own, for breakfast.
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Tourists who prefer to combine a beach holiday with exploring the surroundings will have something to do in Agios Ioannis. In the small village of Tsagarada, located nearby, there is a unique thousand-year-old plane tree, which impresses with its age and size. In the shade of its crown, it is pleasant to drink coffee and enjoy the peace and quite, reflecting on the evanescence of life. And next to the tree there is the ancient Agia Paraskevi Church, which complements the unique atmosphere of this place.
Another local shrine to visit is Agia Marina Church. This is a small old church, intricately decorated with well-preserved ancient frescoes and unique wooden carvings.